Thursday, May 24, 2012

Chernobyl diaries

Continuing our discussion with PARANORMAL ACTIVITY director and CHERNOBYL DIARIES producer Oren Peli, begun here. FANG: Even though it's not a found footage movie, CHERNOBYL DIARIES has a striking handheld, almost documentary aesthetic.

(FANGORIA)

Alright, so the guy who directed the over-hyped Paranormal Activity (sequels are decent) apparently wanted to co-write a 90 minute screenplay that could have just been titled The Hills STILL Have Eyes.

(Examiner)

The Chernobyl Diaries has drawn protests from a group representing the real-life victims of the tragedy that inspired the film.

(Digital Spy)

To no one's surprise, "Chernobyl Diaries," the latest supernatural horror flick from the fevered brain of "Paranormal Activity" creator Oren Peli, will open Friday without being screened in advance for critics. But fans shouldn't panic.

(MySanAntonio)

In a few days, Hollywood premiers Chernobyl Diaries, a horror movie about six teenaged "extreme tourists" who visit the radioactive hotspot on vacation, only to discover that the place is populated by mutant zombies.

(Anniston Star)

Weekends only other wide entry, Warner Bros. low-budget chiller Chernobyl Diaries, should land in the $12 million-$13 million range.

(Variety)

Also bowing are the opening film from this years Cannes Film Festival, Moonlight Kingdom, as well as the feel-good French blockbuster The Intouchables and The Chernobyl Diaries from low-budget horror-meister Oren Pell.

(YAHOO!)

Industry insiders are saying Men in Black 3 will push Marvels The Avengers out of the winnners circle this Memorial Day weekend to claim No. 1 at the U.S. box office.

(YAHOO!)

A Morro Bay native will show off her acting chops — and her best bloodcurdling scream — in "Chernobyl Diaries," the latest horror flick from "Paranormal Activity" creator Oren Peli.